Wiki Repair Chyle Leak?

[jlb0807]

Hello!

I only sporadically code CV, so I don't know a lot about it. I can't find a CPT code for a repair of a chyle leak. Does anybody know of one?

Thanks in advance!
Jessica

 

[GIBBERS]

Take a look at CPT 38381 Ligation/suture of Thoracic duct (thoracic approach)